Metro Diner

Brunch is serious business in Augusta and after one visit to The Brunch House of Augusta I…read morecompletely understand why this place stays packed. While in town for the weekend my husband and I wanted brunch somewhere unique to Augusta instead of another chain restaurant, and after scrolling Yelp and seeing all the glowing reviews we decided to give this Black owned, family operated spot a try. I noticed online that you can make a reservation for a $20 fee that gets deducted from your check. At first I was a little surprised, but after seeing how busy this place is, it makes total sense. We decided to roll the dice without a reservation anyway. When we arrived on a Saturday morning there were already several people waiting outside. There isn't really an indoor waiting area, so the hospitable hostess took my name and phone number and kindly asked us to wait outside. Later I noticed the sign explaining the process. She quoted us a 40-minute wait, but thankfully we were seated in about half that time. Inside, the restaurant is quaint and cozy with a classic diner feel complete with counter seating and booths. The ambiance is casual and welcoming. If you have a larger party, there are a couple of outdoor tables that appear to accommodate around six people, but personally I think this spot is best enjoyed with a smaller group. Our waitress was friendly, attentive, and kept everything moving smoothly despite the busy brunch crowd. My husband ordered the chicken and waffles while I went with the Garden City breakfast bowl loaded with veggies and home fries plus a salmon croquette on the side. Every single thing tasted homemade and full of flavor. This is what Southern comfort food is supposed to taste like. My husband said the chicken was seasoned well and fried perfectly, and the waffle paired with it beautifully. My breakfast bowl reminded me of the kind of breakfast my grandma used to make, comforting, flavorful, and cooked with care. Portion sizes were just right, enough to leave satisfied without feeling miserable afterward. Prices were also very reasonable for the quality of food and service we received. Stellar customer service, delicious food, and a welcoming atmosphere. If I ever find myself back in Augusta, this will absolutely be one of my repeat stops.

We made a reservation and paid the $20 deposit to hold our spot. We were so excited to have a…read morenice place to meet our son for breakfast while he was in town. We arrived a few minutes before our reservation time and was told sorry there has been a mixup we don't have any tables. It will be 20 minutes. We could not wait as our son had an appointment that morning. So they told us we could sit outside at a folding table and get our drinks and place our order and they would sit us when the table was open. We said ok. After getting very hot and bitten over and over with gnats we walked up to hostess stand to see when our table would open. She was calling in a party to be seated. I asked why are they being seated when you told us next open table since we had a paid for reservation. She said ooops that was an error. She said but another table will Open in 5 minutes or so. We were so uncomfortable in the heat and gnats that we asked for a refund of our deposit. It seems as if The place is very mismanaged. The coffee is light brown water. To say we were disappointed is an understatement.

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Strawberry stuffed French toast served with homemade strawberry syrup!

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Frog & the Hen

4.2(476 reviews)

4.7 mi

Amazing service AND food! The vibe of the restaurant is amazing! We went when it wasn't too busy so…read moreit was super chill and enjoyable! Our server Cam was amazing and attentive! The hostess with red hair was also very welcoming!! We had a conversation about boutiques after she complemented my outfit

Great spot! Food is great and I like that I got 2 dressing cups (thanks to our server Tipp!) and…read morefree refills on tea. Service is a bit slow when it's super busy, but not taking off a star since that seems expected to me. Tip: ask for jam with the cheddar biscuit!

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Hen Egg Roll

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Ruth's Family Restaurant

4.2(188 reviews)

3.4 mi

Service was delightful, exactly what you want out of a small southern diner!!! Passing through and…read moreneeded a quick breakfast, so glad we stumbled on Ruth's.

Ate a late breakfast today and the fried catfish was huge and yummy, as always. the featured…read moredessert was a bread pudding with bourbon sauce. I was too full to eat it then so I carried it out to eat later. It was delicious!! If you deprive yourself of this wonderful treat, shame on you. Life is too short to miss this dish, unless you're saving it for me.

Pancakes

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Wife Saver

3.2(78 reviews)

3.6 mi

Came here for the fried chicken and the special ice cream sandwich. Both were very good. The ice…read morecream sandwich is only available right before the masters tournament. The mac and cheese wasn't great but everything else was good. I will likely be back. No real ambience. Kind of feels like an empty fast food restaurant.

Guys, don't put sugar in your cabbage side dish. cabbage does just fine cooked with bacon…read moredrippings and chicken stock. NO sugar. It was inedible.

Entrance

Mac and Cheese

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Fried chicken, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese

Jackie M's & Son

4.7(442 reviews)

4.5 mi

I stopped by this week while I was in town for work. Amazingly delicious food and fantastic…read moreservice. Had a great chat with the guy at the window and how I found the place since I'm from Charlotte. Jackie M's & Son has been on my list to try this year and they will be in my rotation when I'm in town for work several times a year. The praise from Yelp is legit!

This is the best cheesesteak we've had! Stopped in on a 4th of July weekend roadtrip and so glad we…read moredid. The fries were delicious and we got giddy about the kool-aid. Very nostalgic for us.

PHILLY (STEAK)

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Kool-aid

Sunrise Grill

4.1(284 reviews)

3.2 mi

A great place to grab a quick and delicious breakfast. I wish I had wrote this review in a more…read moretimely manner, but I do remember the menu having a good assortment from traditional to healthy choices. The service was great. I definitely do not have any complaints and recommend this restaurant.

Hot coffee& food, fast service, great atmosphere for a quick or lazy breakfast date. Employees are…read moreall so welcoming. I like to sit at the bar when I go alone or by the windows when I'm with friends.

Pancake and grits

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Bj Country Buffet

3.8(69 reviews)

4.8 mi

4 visits in the last 3 weeks…read more Food was 4/4 all around each visit. Food Staff keeping up with buffet line demands. 2 meals with drinks $28.00 plus a $4 tip. Very good Waitstaff (eg. Jenie)

It's a busy place, the only table was one without a light so the picture are dark. It's a buffet so…read moreservice is good because the table was cleared of plates, but two booths had cups stacked so we couldn't sit there. The food was okay very bland... The mashed potatoes were watery almost soup like. This is the second time I have been here in 5 years and I remember it being better before.

Taco tuesday

Macaroni and Cheese, Green bean casserole, Mashed potatoes with Salisbury steak gravy, ribs, lasagna.

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The front

Harvest Table Buffet

3.6(41 reviews)

5.2 mi

If you want a home cooked country filled meal this is definitely the place. It's buffet style and…read moreall you can eat. Any soulfood dish you can think if is on the menu....yep rutabaga is on there. If you love cornbread and a homemade budcuit you will be in heaven. There's also a delicious spread of desserts and a beautiful spread od salad toppings as well. This is for sure a one stop shop. Our server was attentive to our needs and kept our drink filled. Price of the buffet is so affordable for what you get.

Nice people, I just didn't think the food was good or that there was much selection. Again people…read morewere nice

Fried chicken fish and Salisbury steak burger

The house made yeast rolls. Delish

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Lots of unfriendly environmental styrofoam and plastic utensils

Sno-Cap Drive In

4.1(79 reviews)

3.6 mi

Sno Cap has the best onion rings in town. I got a cheeseburger and my granddaughter got a bacon…read moreburger and a root beer float. Both delicious! We look forward to lunch at Sno Cap every time we get a chance to go. Staff always friendly

I went there for a chili cheese dog and they did not disappoint. It was a delicious dog with zero…read morecomplaints from me; hot where it was supposed to be and not soggy. The fries were awesome too. Crispy on the outside and soft in the middle with a good amount of seasoning. The staff were so friendly and accommodating I was simply impressed almost speechless. These two things together were worth a 6 in my book if only the restaurant was clean. And it was, but unfortunately I can't do 6 stars on this platform. I already scheduled a return visit before I left.

Refurbished booths inside

Cheeseburger, fries, onion rings, and coleslaw

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Drive In Intercom Menu

Edgar's Grille

Good food, good service, nice atmosphere. I came here to meet some friends and they had their…read moretoddler. Everyone was super kind and accommodating of us. We had a long lunch and never felt rushed. Food and service were great. Bathroom was super clean. Will come here again!

We just left after having Mother's day brunch. The menu online stated they would be smoked salmon…read moreappetizer and cocktail shrimp. None to be found. 4 people, 22% gratuity for a total of almost $400. Service was okay, food was decent. Just Not worth the cost

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Linda M.

8 years ago

We came in on Mothers Day and was surprised by how busy they were and the organization of the staff. We were quoted a 25 to 30 minute wait for a party of 7. Once we were seated we were greeted by our server Barbara. The first question asked is if we had dined here before. Some of have and some hadn't. She told us about the special board which is on the wall..a chalk board with big bright colors!! She told us about the flavored coffee and tea. I had the Bavarian Chocolate coffee..which is soooooo goooddd!!!. While waiting for her to return with our drinks we observed the organization the kitchen had and how they call out food. We also observed that what looked like managers were helping out with the seating and running food to tables. That was great to see..most places you have to ask to even see a manager. When Barbara returned we were ready to order. I asked if she had any recommendations and she quickly said they serve the full menu all day long so what would I like breakfast, lunch, or dinner. I said brunch. So she said Shrimp and Grits. I ordered it after she explained in detail that it was grits cake infused with cheese, anduille sausage and red peppers and its fried and sits in a creamy shrimp sauce. It was excellent. My husband got the Bold City Burger and enjoyed it. This was our first visit while others at the table dined here before and really raved about this place and I see why. Barbara was excellent and proficient .never skipped a beat. Great service !!! Great organization!!! Great food!!! Will definitely be back!!! read more

Janice W.

9 years ago

There was four in our party and we arrived about 740 pm last night. We weren't aware they closed at 8. But it was not a problem at all. The manager Rashawn sat us in the back in a both. He pointed out the special board and told us our server would be right with us. Our server Barbara came to the table in less than 2 minutes, introduced herself and went over the special board and featured drinks and menu because it was our first time dining she told us about the most popular items. She took our drink order. I had the Mango tea and my husband had a bloody Mary...which he ordered another half way through our meal. I ordered the Bissell breakfast which was a tremendous amount of food. My husband ordered the Classic eggs Benedict. The couple we were with also ordered the Classic eggs Benedict and a Chicken pot pie. The food came out pretty quick and hot...maybe because they were close to closing. But we never felt rushed and Barbara's customer service was on point. She cleared our dirty plates and conversated with us and made us feel welcomed. This place is great and we will be returning for breakfast, lunch, or dinner....GREAT DINER EXPERIENCE!!!! read more

Mary Jane W.

8 years ago

If you like your ears to bleed and leave with a headache, this is the place for you! The acoustics inside need to be so much better. Their was about a 40 minute wait which I couldn't understand why as they had seating open and available. This is just way too long to way for what it is. If you like bacon crunchy from a microwave, then this is your place. Their is nothing like extremely thin sliced, extra hard, crunchy bacon to make ya want more. If you want the home fries, well...you'll get what's been sitting there for about an hour as they were cold and hard. It just wasn't worth the actual headache I walked out with from all of the extreme noise and the food, well...if you like microwaved bacon and day old potatoes then you will enjoy this place. Sorry, but it's not where I want to spend 40 minutes out of my life...which I'd like to have back...and the pricing is ehhh...I wasn't happy but if you like this type of stuff then it's the place for you!!! read more

Finesse M.

3 years ago

A female friend and myself just visited metro diner off Washington Rd and the workers are allowing special privilege to Caucasian. The staff informed us that we weren't allowed to sit in a booth in the back because we requested a booth but they allowed a group of Caucasians to sit in the booth in the back. We informed the staff we still wanted a booth because what makes them special to be able to sit in the booths in the back but nobody else can . My company and myself politely left and went to top dawg tavern. I will never be coming back to this racists establishment. Hopefully other people will take our feedback from our experience and do not proceed to go to this location at all. Thank you. read more

Robin B.

7 years ago

John was the worst server ever. Cocky attitude. And since I paid in cash, I asked for an itemized copy... Too bad he didn't think that I was gonna catch on to the fact that AFTER I gave him my cash, he had applied the "hero card" discount to my check, in hopes to pocket a few bucks. What a real scum bag. I'll NEVER be back. And I'll never bring my family back, nor recommend this place to anyone, the way I HAD BEEN ALL ALONG read more

Dorothy L.

9 months ago

Great Service! The food was exceptional. The best chicken and waffles my family and I have ever had. We see why it is on the favorites list. Very welcoming and hospitable wait and cook staff. Metro Diner gives you a hometown vibe. Stop in if you are in the area and enjoy! We will definitely be making return visits. read more

Joe B.

4 years ago

I ordered a steak tips DINNER to take to my friend and husband who had just had surgery. We didn't look at the portion size when we picked up the order. When we delivered the meals we were so embarrassed at the very SMALL portion. The container was barely 4x4. The cost was $37! Very disappointed and embarrassed!! read more

Mark F.

7 years ago

Frost timer and I was not disappointed. Food was excellent maybe the best fried chicken I have eaten. Light,crispy like non other and served at temperature that almost burns your mouth but not quite. Perfect I ate at counter and my service was excellent, thank you "D". I highly recommend read more

Alicia A.

2 years ago

We recently had brunch at Metro diner and it went above and beyond our expectations. The food was amazing, and the service was just as good. They had a lot of options, not just breakfast food. Was a great time, and we thoroughly enjoyed the food! Will be going back in the near future! read more

Ashley B.

8 years ago

This is my favorite place to eat Jon and Mark make this place a great enjoyable place to eat and don't forget about the burgers so big and juicy you can't make em like this at home. If you haven't been here give it a shot ask for Jon or Mark and have yourself a down home good time. read more

Tyvee J.

123

9 years ago

We come in to do a take out order and had no where to sit and wait because there was a lot of people waiting to be seated. No where to park at, I think when they have a full house they need to let people know. But the food was great. read more

Bryce M.

7 years ago

Tried it for my first time today got the Bold Burger. Whether you want Breakfast, lunch, or dinner they have you covered. With breakfast and lunch being served all day can you really go wrong. Definitely coming back read more

Mike N.

7 years ago

Yelp is a bunch of smug pieces of crap . Most of the time when someone leaves a route good review about a place they just add it to the currently not recommended section if it doesn't match the other reviews read more

Christi W.

9 years ago

The food was good - it just took a very long time to get a simple meal when everyone else was getting their chicken and waffles in no time. I have a feeling if we went back, we may have a different outcome. read more

Tiece M.

6 years ago

First time eating from this place and the food was delicious. The strawberry butter took the waffles to another level. We'll definitely be eating here again. Thanks for the good food. read more

Mario R.

2 years ago

Nasty every time I eat there. Would recommend to nobody. Of If I could have rated it negative I would. If Gordon Ramsey was here he would closed the store down. read more

Karen C.

227

324

4 years ago

Better than other locations that I have tried. We had a group of 8 and everyone was happy with their food. The service was spot on and the food arrived quickly. read more

Jeni S.

Elite 25

833

4050

6 years ago

Good food. Good portions. Good prices. Breakfast. Brunch. Lunch. Dinner. And even breakfast for dinner options. Warm. Delicious. Comfort foods! read more

Jerry D.

388

5 years ago

It was delicious and the service is wonderful. I felt so good and I did not wait long because I used the wait in line option before you arrive. read more

James L.

9 years ago

Enjoyed eating at the Metro. they have daily specials as well as a great selection on the menu. Great little place to go to grab a bite.

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